Bibekananda Nayak v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

BLAPL No. 1740 of 2022 Bibekananda Nayak ....

Petitioner Mr. J. Samantaray, Advocate - Versus - State of Odisha ....

Opposite Party Mr. P.K. Maharaj, Addl. Standing Counsel

CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

ORDER

21.03.2022 Order No.

1.

This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

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2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

The petitioner is in custody since 11.10.2021 in connection with Athagarh P.S. Case No.218 of 2021 corresponding to C.T. Case No.433 of 2021 pending in the Court of learned S.D.J.M., Athagarh for the alleged commission of offence under Section 395/397 of IPC read with Section 25/27 of Arms Act.

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Considering the submissions, materials on record, the period of detention in custody and the fact that similarly placed co-accused person has already been released on bail as per order passed by this Court in BLAPL No. 10828 of 2021, I am inclined to allow the prayer for bail. Let the petitioner be released on bail on such terms and conditions as the court in seisin over the matter may deem fit and proper to impose

including the condition that he shall personally appear before the trial Court on each date of posting of the case without fail. 5.

BLAPL is accordingly disposed of.

6.

Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge A.K. Rana